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Alcmaeon of Croton
Alcmaeon (Gr., Alkmaiōn, gen.: Ἀλκμαίωνος; 5th century BC) of Croton (in Magna Græcia) was one of the most eminent natural philosophers and medical theorists of antiquity.
Alcmaeon (Gr., Alkmaiōn, gen.: Ἀλκμαίωνος; 5th century BC) of Croton (in Magna Græcia) was one of the most eminent natural philosophers and medical theorists of antiquity.
Alessandra Giliani
Alessandra Giliani is believed to have been born in 1307 and died on 26 March 1326, from a septic wound at age 19.
Alessandra Giliani is believed to have been born in 1307 and died on 26 March 1326, from a septic wound at age 19.
Alexander Monro (primus)
Alexander Monro (September 19, 1697 – July 10, 1767) was the founder of Edinburgh Medical School.
Alexander Monro (September 19, 1697 – July 10, 1767) was the founder of Edinburgh Medical School.
Alexander Monro (secundus)
Alexander Monro of Craiglockhart and Cockburn was a Scottish anatomist, surgeon and medical educator.
Alexander Monro of Craiglockhart and Cockburn was a Scottish anatomist, surgeon and medical educator.
Anatomical theatre
An anatomical theatre was an institution used in teaching anatomy at early modern universities.
An anatomical theatre was an institution used in teaching anatomy at early modern universities.
Anatomy Act 1832
The Anatomy Act 1832 (2 & 3 Will.
The Anatomy Act 1832 (2 & 3 Will.
Anatomy murder
An anatomy murder is a murder committed in order to use all or part of the cadaver for medical research or teaching.
An anatomy murder is a murder committed in order to use all or part of the cadaver for medical research or teaching.
Andreas Vesalius
Andreas Vesalius was a Flemish anatomist, physician, and author of one of the most influential books on human anatomy, De humani corporis fabrica.
Andreas Vesalius was a Flemish anatomist, physician, and author of one of the most influential books on human anatomy, De humani corporis fabrica.
Androtomy
Androtomy ("dissection of a male" in Ancient Greek) is the dissection of the human body.
Androtomy ("dissection of a male" in Ancient Greek) is the dissection of the human body.
Antonio Scarpa
Antonio Scarpa (May 9, 1752 – October 31, 1832) was an Italian anatomist and professor.
Antonio Scarpa (May 9, 1752 – October 31, 1832) was an Italian anatomist and professor.
Bartolomeo Eustachi
Bartolomeo Eustachi (1500 or 1514 – 27 August 1574), also known by his Latin name of Eustachius, was one of the founders of the science of human anatomy.
Bartolomeo Eustachi (1500 or 1514 – 27 August 1574), also known by his Latin name of Eustachius, was one of the founders of the science of human anatomy.
Burke and Hare murders
The Burke and Hare murders were serial murders perpetrated in Edinburgh, Scotland, from November 1827 to October 31, 1828.
The Burke and Hare murders were serial murders perpetrated in Edinburgh, Scotland, from November 1827 to October 31, 1828.
Caspar Bartholin the Elder
Caspar Bartholin the Elder (12 February 1585 – 13 July 1629) was born at Malmø, Denmark (modern Sweden) and was a polymath, finally accepting a professorship in medicine at the University of...
Caspar Bartholin the Elder (12 February 1585 – 13 July 1629) was born at Malmø, Denmark (modern Sweden) and was a polymath, finally accepting a professorship in medicine at the University of...
Charles Estienne
Charles Estienne (1504–1564) was an early exponent of the science of anatomy in France.
Charles Estienne (1504–1564) was an early exponent of the science of anatomy in France.
De humani corporis fabrica
De humani corporis fabrica libri septem is a textbook of human anatomy written by Andreas Vesalius in 1543.
De humani corporis fabrica libri septem is a textbook of human anatomy written by Andreas Vesalius in 1543.
Fasciculus Medicinae
Fasciculus Medicinae is a “bundle” of six independent and quite different medieval medical treatises.
Fasciculus Medicinae is a “bundle” of six independent and quite different medieval medical treatises.
Gabriele Falloppio
Gabriele Falloppio, often known by his Latin name Fallopius, was one of the most important anatomists and physicians of the sixteenth century.
Gabriele Falloppio, often known by his Latin name Fallopius, was one of the most important anatomists and physicians of the sixteenth century.
Gentile da Foligno
Gentile Gentili da Foligno (died 18 June 1348) was an Italian professor and doctor of medicine, trained at Padua and the University of Bologna, and teaching probably first at Bologna, then at th...
Gentile Gentili da Foligno (died 18 June 1348) was an Italian professor and doctor of medicine, trained at Padua and the University of Bologna, and teaching probably first at Bologna, then at th...
Govert Bidloo
Govert Bidloo or Govard Bidloo was a Dutch Golden Age physician, anatomist, poet and playwright.
Govert Bidloo or Govard Bidloo was a Dutch Golden Age physician, anatomist, poet and playwright.
Gray's Anatomy
Gray's Anatomy is an English-language human anatomy textbook originally written by Henry Gray.
Gray's Anatomy is an English-language human anatomy textbook originally written by Henry Gray.
Hieronymus Fabricius
Hieronymus Fabricius or Girolamo Fabrizio or by his Latin name Fabricus ab Aquapendente also Girolamo Fabrizi d'Acquapendente was a pioneering anatomist and surgeon known in me...
Hieronymus Fabricius or Girolamo Fabrizio or by his Latin name Fabricus ab Aquapendente also Girolamo Fabrizi d'Acquapendente was a pioneering anatomist and surgeon known in me...
History of anatomy
The development of anatomy as a science extends from the earliest examinations of sacrificial victims to the sophisticated analyses of the body performed by modern scientists.
The development of anatomy as a science extends from the earliest examinations of sacrificial victims to the sophisticated analyses of the body performed by modern scientists.
Jacopo Berengario da Carpi
Jacopo Berengario da Carpi (also known as Jacobus Berengarius Carpensis, Jacopo Barigazzi, Giacomo Berengario da Carpi or simply Carpus) (1460–1530) was an Italian physician.
Jacopo Berengario da Carpi (also known as Jacobus Berengarius Carpensis, Jacopo Barigazzi, Giacomo Berengario da Carpi or simply Carpus) (1460–1530) was an Italian physician.
Jacques Dubois
Jacques Dubois (1478 – 14 January 1555), also known as Jacobus Sylvius in Latin, was a French anatomist in Paris.
Jacques Dubois (1478 – 14 January 1555), also known as Jacobus Sylvius in Latin, was a French anatomist in Paris.
John Caius
John Caius, also known as Johannes Caius, was an English physician, and second founder of the present Gonville and Caius College, Cambridge.
John Caius, also known as Johannes Caius, was an English physician, and second founder of the present Gonville and Caius College, Cambridge.
Leonardo da Vinci
Leonardo di ser Piero da Vinci was an Italian Renaissance polymath: painter, sculptor, architect, musician, scientist, mathematician, engineer, inventor, anatomist, geologist, cartographer, bota...
Leonardo di ser Piero da Vinci was an Italian Renaissance polymath: painter, sculptor, architect, musician, scientist, mathematician, engineer, inventor, anatomist, geologist, cartographer, bota...
Marcello Malpighi
Marcello Malpighi (10 March 1628 – 29 November 1694) was an Italian doctor, who gave his name to several physiological features, like the Malpighian tubule system.
Marcello Malpighi (10 March 1628 – 29 November 1694) was an Italian doctor, who gave his name to several physiological features, like the Malpighian tubule system.
Michael Servetus
Michael Servetus also Miguel Servet or Miguel Serveto also Miguel de Villanueva or Michel de Villeneuve; was a Spanish theologian, physician, cartographer, and humanist.
Michael Servetus also Miguel Servet or Miguel Serveto also Miguel de Villanueva or Michel de Villeneuve; was a Spanish theologian, physician, cartographer, and humanist.
Mondino de Liuzzi
Mondino de Luzzi, or de Liuzzi or de Lucci,, also known as Mundinus, was an Italian physician, anatomist, and professor of surgery who lived and worked in Bologna.
Mondino de Luzzi, or de Liuzzi or de Lucci,, also known as Mundinus, was an Italian physician, anatomist, and professor of surgery who lived and worked in Bologna.
Nicolaes Tulp
Nicolaes Tulp (9 October 1593 – 12 September 1674) was a Dutch surgeon and mayor of Amsterdam.
Nicolaes Tulp (9 October 1593 – 12 September 1674) was a Dutch surgeon and mayor of Amsterdam.
Observationes Medicae (Tulp)
Observationes Medicae is the title commonly used by early Dutch doctors in the 16th and 17th centuries who wrote up their cases from private practise in Latin to share with contemporary colleagues.
Observationes Medicae is the title commonly used by early Dutch doctors in the 16th and 17th centuries who wrote up their cases from private practise in Latin to share with contemporary colleagues.
Oliger Jacobaeus
Oliger Jacobaeus, also known as Holger Jacobi, was a Danish physician and naturalist.
Oliger Jacobaeus, also known as Holger Jacobi, was a Danish physician and naturalist.
Realdo Colombo
Realdo Colombo was an Italian professor of anatomy and a surgeon at the University of Padua between 1544 and 1559.
Realdo Colombo was an Italian professor of anatomy and a surgeon at the University of Padua between 1544 and 1559.
Resurrection Stone
A Resurrection Stone is a stone of immense weight which was hired out to prevent newly buried corpses from being stolen.
A Resurrection Stone is a stone of immense weight which was hired out to prevent newly buried corpses from being stolen.
Science and inventions of Leonardo da Vinci
Leonardo da Vinci (1452–1519) was an Italian polymath, regarded as the epitome of the "Renaissance Man", displaying skills in numerous diverse areas of study.
Leonardo da Vinci (1452–1519) was an Italian polymath, regarded as the epitome of the "Renaissance Man", displaying skills in numerous diverse areas of study.
Simon Paulli
Simon Paulli, was a Danish physician and naturalist.
Simon Paulli, was a Danish physician and naturalist.
Terry Collection
The Robert J. Terry Anatomical Skeletal Collection is a collection of some 1,728 human skeletons held by the Department of Anthropology of the National Museum of Natural History of the Smithsoni...
The Robert J. Terry Anatomical Skeletal Collection is a collection of some 1,728 human skeletons held by the Department of Anthropology of the National Museum of Natural History of the Smithsoni...
The Anatomy Lesson of Dr. Nicolaes Tulp
The Anatomy Lesson of Dr. Nicolaes Tulp is a 1632 oil painting by Rembrandt housed in the Mauritshuis museum in The Hague, the Netherlands.
The Anatomy Lesson of Dr. Nicolaes Tulp is a 1632 oil painting by Rembrandt housed in the Mauritshuis museum in The Hague, the Netherlands.
Thomas Bartholin
Thomas Bartholin (Thomas Bartolinus) (20 October 1616 – 4 December 1680) was a Danish physician, mathematician, and theologian.
Thomas Bartholin (Thomas Bartolinus) (20 October 1616 – 4 December 1680) was a Danish physician, mathematician, and theologian.
William Harvey
William Harvey (1 April 1578 – 3 June 1657) was an English physician who was the first person to describe completely and in detail the systemic circulation and properties of blood being pumped ...
William Harvey (1 April 1578 – 3 June 1657) was an English physician who was the first person to describe completely and in detail the systemic circulation and properties of blood being pumped ...
William Hewson (surgeon)
William Hewson was an English surgeon, anatomist and physiologist who has sometimes been referred to as the "father of hematology".
William Hewson was an English surgeon, anatomist and physiologist who has sometimes been referred to as the "father of hematology".
Zodiac Man
The Zodiac Man or homo signorum was used in anatomical diagrams dating from ancient times to the later medieval period.
The Zodiac Man or homo signorum was used in anatomical diagrams dating from ancient times to the later medieval period.